Simon Coveney @simoncoveney@respublicae.eu

Good to get briefed by Comdt Rónán O’Flaherty of ⁦@defenceforces⁩ today in #Tallinn at the Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence. #Ireland is committed to maintaining and building new cyber security defence capacity with international partners. 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇪🇪

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Travelling to Tallinn tonight for political meetings in #Estonia & #Latvia tomorrow.
Just came through #Helsinki Airport on the way - the most efficient transfer I’ve ever experienced. You gotta love the Finns: Calm, Friendly, Tough, Efficient; great people. 🇫🇮 ⁦⁦#Finland

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RT @Irish_Aid: Africa is a continent of promise and opportunity.

This #AfricaDay, we celebrate Ireland’s growing friendship with the people and many cultures of Africa.

Happy Africa Day!

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A welcome step and consistent with delivery of the New Decade, New Approach Agreement. @dfatirl
RT @BrandonLewis: Today I'm pleased to announce the introduction of the Identity & Language Bill which marks a significant milestone in NI.

My full statement here ⬇️

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-acts-on-identity-and-language-legislation-for-northern-ireland

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RT @defenceforces: Mission complete!

The 119th Infantry Battalion returned home to their delighted families at Dublin Airport this morning following their 6 month deployment @UNIFIL_ in Lebanon.

Best wishes to the 120 Inf Bn @irishpolbatt who have commenced their deployment for the next 6 months

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This is such a positive event. @IMART_worldcup is going to be a fantastic, inclusive international sporting event in #Cork.
Looking forward to big crowds & support.
Well done to all involved in making it happen
@irishexaminer @sundayswellrfc @corkcitycouncil @RTEsport
RT @irishexaminer: Irish Examiner are a proud sponsor of @IMART_worldcup

IMART breaks down barriers to participation in sport and generates long-term positive ch…

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This is positive progress and delivery on the New Decade, New Approach Agreement.
I’ve worked together with ⁦@BrandonLewis⁩ on this and welcome the Irish language and Ulster Scots bill to be introduced at Westminster.
⁦🇮🇪🇬🇧 https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2022/0525/1301002-irish-language-northern-ireland/

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Our deep condolences are with the victims families and all Americans mourning loss of precious life today, after such shocking violence and tragedy in Texas. ⁦@dfatirl⁩ https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/texas-school-shooting-death-toll-rises-to-19-children_arid-40880534.html

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RT @dfatirl: Attacks on the media and journalists concern everyone
Minister @simoncoveney spoke to the Dáil today condemning attacks on Journalists in Conflict Zones around the🌏
🇮🇪 also holds a 🇺🇳Security Council meeting on protection of journalists 21:30 Irish time👉https://media.un.org/en/webtv

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Very positive news. This has been in negotiation for years and will release hugely strategic quayside for city centre docklands development. Great work ⁦@corkcitycouncil⁩
- Cork City Council signs multi-million euro deal to buy Port of Cork. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/cork-city-council-signs-multi-million-euro-deal-to-buy-port-of-cork_arid-40880273.html

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Thank you @RepRichardNeal for your consistent & sincere friendship of #Ireland and support of Good Friday Agreement.
I look forward to continuing to work with you to strengthen Trans-Atlantic partnership and cooperation to promote peace and respect for international law. 🇮🇪🇺🇸
RT @RepRichardNeal: Thank you @simoncoveney for hosting my colleagues and I this afternoon. We discussed the importance of our partnership and how we must c…

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RT @irishmissionun: At today's #SecurityCouncil meeting on the Protection of Journalists, the #UNSC will hear from:

🇺🇳Special Rapporteur @Irenekhan
🎙️@pressfreedom Board Member @WilliamsJon
📰@AFP Reporter @melvinreport
🎥@afoukara @AlJazeera

The protection of Journalists is urgent globally.

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RT @LeoVaradkar: Welcome move: EU Council adopts temporary trade liberalisation with Ukraine https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/05/24/ukraine-council-adopts-temporary-trade-liberalisation-with-ukraine/?utm_source=dsms-auto&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Ukraine%3a+Council+adopts+temporary+trade+liberalisation+with+Ukraine

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RT @IRLDeptDefence: Department of Defence @IRLDeptDefence
Minister @simoncoveney announces offer to Rep Association @pdforra re associate membership with
@irishcongress for the purpose of pay negotiations. Officials currently in discussions with
@RACO_DF

More here: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c0020-statement-regarding-offer-to-representative-associations-ahead-of-upcoming-pay-negotiations/

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Another big announcement for Cork today. ⁦@corkcitycouncil⁩ ⁦@Corkcoco⁩ #acityrising

Apple to significantly expand operations in Cork https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-40879796.html

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Positive news…
RT @jqbilbao: An Bord Pleanála has granted approval for the Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France, to exchange electricity by using an undersea link. The joint venture is between Ireland's EirGrid and France's Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE)

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RT @dfatirl: Minister @simoncoveney has welcomed a bi-partisan Congressional Delegation visit to Ireland, led by Congressman Richard Neal.

The Minister will host a working lunch for the delegation and several Irish Government and political representatives.

🇮🇪🤝🇺🇸

👉 https://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/press-releases/press-release-archive/2022/may/minister-coveney-welcomes-us-congressional-visit-to-ireland.php

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RT @defenceforces: Why I Joined, Why I Stayed!

The reasons people join the Defence Forces as young men & women are often very different to the reason that they stay.

Comdt Ian Harrington, having just completed his 8th overseas deployment @irishpolbatt, talks about why he joined & why he stayed!

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Positive trade numbers, north and South. All island trade and economy performing strongly post Covid.
RT @ManufacturingNI: "Sales from Northern Ireland into the Republic increased by €294m (34%) to €1.2bn in the first three months of the year, compared to the same time in 2021. Exports to here from south of the border were €1.1bn, an increase of €368m (49%) on the same period in 2021."

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Great news for #Cork today. Congratulations to @Merck on a fantastic new investment. 370 new jobs, €440m investment. @Corkcoco @corkcitycouncil
RT @LeoVaradkar: Fantastic news from @Merck for #Cork this morning 🔴⚪️👇#FullEmployment

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